Hey there! Welcome. A special welcome to world travelers, whether in person or in mind. And a special welcome to readers, writers, and risk-takers. The world is so amazing. Let's explore!

Background
Information

Aloha! Let me tell you a bit about myself:

I follow Jesus, travel, write, and teach. I Newly published and available is, "Mingling with Muslims: Making Friends and Teaching English in Bangladesh," following my book about what happened in Thaiands tribal areas, "What the Witch Doctor Taught Me." Then, there's "The Dragon Who Stole the Holidays," a short chapter book about a dragon and pirates, is a fiction ebook for kids 7-12 years old, available on a dozen or so ereaders including Kindle and Nook. Chicken Soup for the Soul has published two articles. Read them in "Finding My Faith" and "Miracles Happen." Yep, I've been blessed--and busy!

Many countries around the world have been my home, with Thailand and Bangladesh my most recent long-term residences. I've been a classroom teacher, an ESL tutor, a real estate agent, and Director of Christian Education in a Manassas, Virginia, Methodist church.

Through the years, dozens of my articles and stories have appeared in magazines and newspapers. Now, I speak to book clubs and other groups, and teach writing workshops.

I'm exploring speaking opportunities through Carol@fortespeakers.org. and also skyping into three groups in Pakistan every week. God has blessed me with a healing ministry and many, many people have been healed whether in person, telephone, or by skype.

You can reach me through Authors Den or Facebook. I'd love to visit your book club or church or parent/teacher meeting, either in person or by skype.

Birth Place

Kansas City, MO USA

Accomplishments

Listed in many of Marquis' "Who's Who" books: In the West, America, World, and Women. under my former name, Elaine Dull. LULLABY MOON received the Po'okela Ka Palapala award for best children's book published in Hawaii in 2002,
THE ROYAL WAKER-UPPER was a nominee for the same award a year later.
FOOTLOOSE THE MONGOOSE AND THE JUMPING FLEA and LULLABY MOON have both made the Best Seller list in Hawaii.
Had 17 books published by royalty-paying publishers and one children's e-book venture into self-publishing. (THE DRAGON WHO STOLE THE HOLIDAYS).
WHAT THE WITCH DOCTOR TAUGHT ME won two awards, Best Missions Book independently published in 2013, and Third Best Christian Book independently published in 2013.

Additional Information

Many of my accounts of first-hand miracles are on YouTube, and also posted on my Facebook page.
On October 8, 2014, I Skyped into Pakistan, giving a half-hour teaching, "Out of Darkness, Into Light," interpreted in Urdu by a Pakistani pastor. We team up now three times a week to do more teachings if Skype and internet are both working in Pakistan. Hallelujah!
If you scroll left, you will see a column of links taking you to other stories and articles I have written the past few years.
This summer I'm living with my daughter, Vicki Dull, and her husband in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and plan to return to Honolulu when the beautiful leaves fall off the trees here.

Favorite Links

SCBWI
The website for the largest international organization of writers and illustrators of children's books.

Bluewater Mission
If you're in Honolulu and want to attend a super-cool church, please come to Palama Settlement at Vineyard and Palama Streets at 9 or 11 Sunday morning. Lots of activities during the week, too.

SEED Restaurant
A farm-to-table justice restaurant using organic produce grown by formerly homeless in Hawaii and staffed by former prisoners, prostitutes, battered wives, etc. We give them training, a work history, and a reference so they can be more employable.